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Cardinal (Amtrak)

Cardinal
Amtrak's The Cardinal - Prince, WV.jpg
Eastbound Cardinal stopped in Prince, West Virginia
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Higher speed rail (NEC only)
Locale Midwestern United States
Southeastern United States
Mid-Atlantic states
Predecessor James Whitcomb Riley
First service October 30, 1977
Current operator(s) Amtrak
Ridership 113,103 total (FY13)
Route
Start Chicago, Illinois
Stops 36
End New York City
Distance travelled 1,146 miles (1,844 km)
Average journey time 26.5 hours
Service frequency Thrice-weekly
Train number(s) 50/51
On-board services
Class(es)
  • First class sleeper
  • Reserved business class
  • Reserved coach
Seating arrangements Airline-style
Sleeping arrangements Roomettes and bedrooms
Catering facilities Diner/lounge
Baggage facilities Checked baggage available at
selected stations
Technical
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Track owner(s) Amtrak
CSX Transportation
Buckingham Branch
NS Railway
CN Railway
Union Pacific
Metra